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City of Spokane
Community Update
October 13, 2026
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Statement of Conditions and Affairs
Last Tuesday, Mayor Lisa Brown gave the annual Statement of Conditions and Affairs, highlighting the City of Spokane's response to the Old Trails Fires, homelessness, and the shift to using Spokane 311 for Crime Check calls.
Watch the full program.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
Yesterday, the City of Spokane celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to recognize the first stewards of the land and the deep history that continues to shape our region.
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Remote DSC Office at Shadle Park Library
The remote Development Service Center (DSC) office at Shadle Park Library to help fire-impacted residents has been extended. Upcoming hours:
- Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Thursday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A City Planner and Plan Reviewer are on-site to meet with fire-impacted residents. These staff members are available to evaluate needs and help residents navigate permitting services. Click here for more information.
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City Providing Asbestos Testing - Community Resource Meetings
The City of Spokane wants to help fire-affected residents by providing asbestos testing at no cost to those whose insurance will not cover it.
Residents are asked to fill out the form and/or attend an upcoming community resource to enroll or learn more about retroactive reimbursement.
The first community resource event will be held Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at Flett Middle School (5020 W Wellesley Ave), with the second event happening Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at Salk Middle School (6411 N Alberta).
For more information, visit our website.
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Register for ALERT Spokane
Register for ALERT Spokane to receive emergency alerts. You can sign up to receive alerts at multiple phone numbers and get a call or text, or you can get a notification via email. To register, visit SCEM.org, and the form is on the page. If you prefer to hear the message in your native language, there are many language options to choose from.
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H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund
The City of Spokane's H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund has raised over $1.3 million. So far, the fund has provided gas cards, gift cards, and the Keep Kids Moving Fund, which supplies sports equipment for youth who have lost their homes.
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Community Resource Website
We ask that everyone in our community visit SpokaneCommunityResources.org to connect with any of the following:
- Impacted families seeking resources
- Organizations providing support or seeking volunteers
- Community members interested in volunteering or donating
- Business leaders seeking resources
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City of Spokane Wildfire Information Page
The City of Spokane has a wildfire information page to help our community navigate this difficult time. Here you will find resources for evacuees, tips for returning home, frequently asked questions about city services, ways to help, cleanup efforts, and information on rebuilding as it becomes available.
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Spokane 311 to Take Crime Check Calls
Non-emergency calls are changing in the City of Spokane. Starting October 27, call 311 instead of Crime Check for all city services and non-emergency police and fire calls. Whether it's suspicious activity, an abandoned vehicle, a pothole, or another city concern, Spokane 311 will connect you to the help you need. Click here to learn more.
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Take the Stormwater Quiz
Ready to ride the rapids? Take the City of Spokane Stormwater Quiz for your chance to win a Wiley E. Waters rafting trip on the Spokane River! Test your knowledge, enter to win, and celebrate keeping our waterways healthy.
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Great Pumpkin Race & Family Carnival
Get ready for the most exciting event of the year at Riverfront Park! We are transforming Clock Tower Meadow into a carnival of fun that you won't want to miss! This FREE family event is a must-add to your calendar. Gather up your family and friends, and bring your little pumpkins to Riverfront Park for the Great Pumpkin Race & Family Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Get into the spirit by dressing up in your favorite costumes, then get creative by making and decorating your very own Pumpkin Racecar. Feel the excitement as you compete in the thrilling Great Pumpkin Race! There will be games, prizes, food, and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Don't miss out on this incredible day of laughter and memories. See you there!
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Construction Zone
Construction season is underway! Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, and be alert for frequent traffic changes. Please slow down for everyone’s safety and make the extra effort to support businesses impacted by the necessary projects. Visit our website for construction information.
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Share Materials with Washington Reuses
Celebrate National Reuse Day with WA Reuses, a new online materials marketplace for businesses and organizations, launching Oct. 20, 2026!
Rethink waste — from deadstock textiles to salvaged lumber to production equipment and more — with WA Reuses. Find and share materials that are ready for their next life with a few simple clicks. Join the community forum or follow @wa.reuses on Instagram for launch updates.
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Lend Your Voice in Shaping Spokane's Built Environment
Help influence the future of the City of Spokane’s built environment by taking the BUILDSpokane Community Survey. The BUILDSpokane code modernization project seeks to align the Spokane Development Code with current policy objectives and community feedback while supporting and streamlining desired development and redevelopment.
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Spokane History Guided Bike Ride
Join Washington State Parks for a guided bike ride along the Spokane River and Centennial Trail! Interpretive Ranger Kara Frashefski will be joined by Dr. Larry Cebula (Professor of History at Eastern Washington University) and Logan Camporeale (Historic Preservation Specialist, City/County of Spokane). The ride will last approximately 90 minutes, covering 7 miles with several stops to discuss the development of the city along the river. Bring your own bicycle and helmet! The event is free, but registration is required.
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Funding Available for Tourism and Cultural Investment Grants
The City of Spokane has issued a notice of funding availability, seeking applications for Spokane Tourism and Cultural Investment (TACI) grants. These grants are available to organizations that enhance Spokane’s tourism and cultural scene. Applications are due by Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m.
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Spokane River Salmon: Past. Present. Future. Exhibit
For thousands of years, salmon have been central to the lives, culture, and traditions of tribal people in the Inland Northwest. "Spokane River Salmon: Past. Present. Future." explores this connection through artwork by Spokane Tribal Member George Hill, historical materials, and the Spokane Tribe’s work to return salmon to the river. Visit the exhibit at Central Library now through Monday, Nov. 30, and attend events featuring artists, historians, curators, and tribal leaders. Click here to learn more.
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Burn Restrictions Are In Place
Outdoor burning restrictions remain in place for most types of burning in Spokane County. Click here for more information.
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Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Light Program
The City of Spokane is offering property owners a FREE solar-powered, motion-detecting residential light! The Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Light program aims to help residents illuminate commonly dark areas in their neighborhoods, such as alleys, sidewalks, and public walking spaces. Visit my.spokanecity.org/residentiallight to apply!
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Spokane Parks Activity Guide
The Fall Activity Guide is here! This is your one-stop shop for recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities in the Spokane area.
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STA Link Brings On-Demand Transit to Latah Valley
Spokane Transit Authority’s (STA) new mobility-on-demand transit service, STA Link will improve access to public transportation in areas that are underserved or difficult to serve by traditional bus service. The first pilot service areas are Latah Valley and North Spokane Valley. STA Link provides shared rides in SUVs and wheelchair-accessible vans that can be requested in real time or booked in advance through the new STA Go app, online, or by phone at (509) 364-6200. Riders can use STA Link for curb-to-curb trips within designated service zones or to connect with STA's broader bus service network. Visit their website to learn more!
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Spokane Neighborhood Summit
The Neighborhood Summit is a free, half-day leadership conference open to anyone involved in or curious about neighborhood councils. It's a great way to learn from other neighborhoods and grow your own leadership skills. Connect with City departments and community organizations to learn about valuable services, ask questions, and build relationships that benefit your neighborhood. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Gonzaga University's Hemmingson Center. Registration closes on Friday, Oct. 23!
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Spokane Strives to be a Leader in Volunteerism
We invite you to be a part of the movement that recognizes and encourages compassion, the impact it has on the quality of life, and the foundation it can build for our future. Get involved in your community today!
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SpoCanopy Tree Planting
Join The Lands Council for a day of community tree planting! As part of our SpoCanopy program in partnership with the City of Spokane, The Lands Council will be planting trees to grow Spokane’s urban forest and bring more shade, clean air, and beauty to the community.
The Lands Council will be planting 15 trees at homes in the Shiloh Hills Neighborhood on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Families and individuals of all ages are welcome. Tools will be provided, but please bring your own gloves, water bottle, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Click here to sign up!
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Need Mental Health Help?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8
Contact or Walk-In: Frontier Behavioral Health (509) 838-4651 ext 012082.
Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888
CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200
Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100
Request Online Appointment
Help for children, adults, and families is available via telehealth.
Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)
Free confidential safe place service available to any teen or young adult.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8, then Press 1 or Text 838255
Need Resources?
Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent
Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com
Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!
Access to resources online at: wa211.org
Sign up for their Newsletter!
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Are you prepared in case of an emergency?
Check out the City’s Emergency Management page!
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Behavioral Health Services
- Individual, Group & Family Involved Therapy
- Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)
- Family Outreach Crisis Intervention Services (FOCIS)
- Problematic Sexualized Behaviors
Victim Advocacy and Education
- Sexual Assault 24-hour Support Line
- Crime Victim Support Line
- Sexual Assault & Medical Advocacy
- Legal Advocacy
- Safety Planning
- Support Groups
- Community Education
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Know the Number
Navigating City services can be confusing for residents. Use this "Know the Number" graphic to point them in the right direction.
- 911 – Emergency Services
- 811 – Call Before You Dig
- 988 – Mental Health Crisis
- 311 – Non-emergency calls, City Services, Questions, & Information
- 211 – Social Services
Share this "Know the Number" graphic with your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors!
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Maddie's Place
Maddie’s Place is a nonprofit recovery nursery for substance-exposed infants, providing wraparound support for their parents/caregivers. Call Maddie's Place at 509-315-5146.
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Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Prevention Resources
Trauma Recovery Services
Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224
Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.
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Washington Poison Center Helpline
Call the Washington Poison Center Helpline at 800-222-1222 if a person has been exposed to dangerous or potentially dangerous substances.
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Autumn Adventures: Fall Leaf Festival
The Fall Leaf Festival is a family-friendly event that offers everyone a chance to play in the leaves, celebrate trees, browse vendors, and explore Finch Arboretum. Join the fun on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine!
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On the Bright Side
The City of Spokane Arts & Culture Office is now on social media! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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